NC State Youth Advisory Council

About the Council

The Youth Advisory Council consist of 20 members (10 adult and 10 youth members). The Council has the following functions and duties: 

1. Advises the youth councils of North Carolina;
2. Encourage state and local councils to take an active part in governmental and civic affairs, promote and participate in leadership and citizenship programs, and cooperate with other youth-oriented groups;
3. To receive on behalf of the Department of Administration and to recommend expenditure of gifts and grants from public and private donors;
4. To establish procedures for the election of is youth representatives by the State Youth Council; and
5. To advise the Secretary of Administration upon any matter the Secretary may refer to it.

Want to Serve? Find Your Fit!

Members of the public interested in joining one of the over 300 North Carolina boards and commissions can apply for Governor appointment online. If interested in joining a DOA board or commission, you can also reach out to jordan.hanna@doa.nc.gov for more information and to be considered when there are open positions.